Regularly has at least 10 min. daily quiet time, composed of prayer and
systematic Bible reading (starting in John or Romans), and worship.
Started keeping a prayer journal.
Able to share the gospel using the Roman Road.
Has prepared a three-minute testimony and knows how to share it and the
gospel with friends.
Beginning to discover spiritual gift(s), by taking spiritual gifts
questionnaire.
Regularly serving in the church.
Beginning to give financial support to the gospel ministry.
Has family dinner devotions, and openness to talk about Christ with
family.
Weekly prayer and encouragement time with spouse (or dating partner).
DOCTRINE:
Have memorized and understood the following Scripture passages:
Bible:
2 Tim 3:16
Assurance of salvation:
John 3:16, 5:24, 10:28
Total Depravity:
Romans 3:10-12
Assurance of God's love:
Rom 8:38-39
Jesus is God:
John 1:1
Assurance of God's forgiveness:
1 John 1:9
Jesus is Man:
Heb 4:15
Assurance of God's help:
Phil 4:13, Matt 6:33
Jesus the only way:
Acts 4:12, John 14:16
Assurance of change (sanctification):
2 Cor 5:17
Salvation by grace:
Eph 2:8, 1:11
Great Commission:
Matt 28:19
God's sovereignty:
Rom 8:28
The chief purpose of life:
1 Cor 10:31
The Greatest Commandments:
Matt 22:37-39
Has memorized the Roman Road,
and understands and believes in his/her own assurance of salvation and
Gospel basics.
Rom 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9
Note: Supplemental readings may be assigned from Stott's I Want to be a
Christian, Heidelberg Catechism, or the Belgic Confession, and Randal Young's
Disciple's Growth Kit.
BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
Has taken brief notes (a sentence summary for each reading section or
passage) on each book of the New Testament.
Has taken brief notes on the following:
Genesis, Exodus 1-20, Exodus 32-34, *Numbers 11-14, 20:1-13, chap 22-24, *Deut
34, *Josh 1-12, 23-24, *Judges 2:6-3:6, chap 4, 6-8, 13-16, *Samuel, *Kings,
*Nehemiah
Has learned how to study a passage of the Bible, so that he/she
understands the message of a Bible text, e.g. John 4, using a concordance,
Bible dictionary, chain references, and commentaries. What does it say about
God, Christ, Holy Spirit, salvation, man, etc.?
Has had an overview of Bible history explained to him/her. Has skimmed
each book of the Old Testament, and has tried to place each book along the
timeline.
Has memorized the principal cities on a map of New Testament geography.
Volunteered at soup kitchen, or has reached out beyond his/her own comfort
zone.
Prays for world and national concerns.
Expanded quiet time to 30-45 minutes a day.
Taken the time management seminar.
Knows how to coach a new convert (a beginner).
Received specialized training (e.g. conferences, seminars, one-on-one) to
develop spiritual gift.
Is serving consistently, faithfully, and reliably in a ministry that uses
his/her spiritual gift(s).
Has begun to share the gospel to those not within circle of friends and
relatives.
DOCTRINE
Memorized Scripture passages to defend the Christian faith against
Jehovah's Witnesses.
Knows how to defend the faith against Mormons.
Has read, questioned, and taken oral quizzes on Christian doctrine.
Reading sources: Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, Heidelberg Catechism,
Boice's Foundation of the Christian Faith, Sproul's Essentials of the
Christian Faith.
BIBLE
Has read every book of the Bible at least once.
Has learned to study the Bible using the systematic plan of outlining,
summarizing, questioning, interpreting, applying, quizzing, etc.
Has memorized the sixty passages of the Navigators topical memory system.
Has become an "expert" in using his/her spiritual gift, and is now
teaching or modeling the use of this gift to others.
Is a regular supporter, financially and in prayer, of world missions.
Has embarked on a genuine missions trip that is one month or longer.
Is sure of God's calling of life-long ministry in this world.
DOCTRINE
Has read one or more books on apologetics. Knows how to use Christian
apologetics in witnessing.
Finished reading Foundations of the Christian Faith or Berkhof's
Systematic Theology. Has been orally tested by the pastor.
Has read the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and Canons of Dort.
BIBLE
Knows how to study a Bible passage in-depth, using techniques of Biblical
exegesis, and an introduction to the use of elementary Greek and Hebrew tools,
e.g. interlinears, lexicons.
